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PHOTO PROMPT © Ken Arnopole (friend of Ted Strutz)
Genre: Historical Fiction
Word Count: 100
GENERATIONS RUNNIN’ WILD
Joanna checked her reflection in the full-length mirror. Her white go-go boots offset her mini dress. Swaying her hips she practiced moving to the Jerk and the Watusi. Tonight, she would dance the night away.
Granny Maybelle’s voice startled her. “In my day young ladies didn’t do such suggestive dances.”
Joanna pointed to a photo of young Maybelle in a fringed dress. “What about the Charleston in the 1920’s?”
Blushing, Granny shook her head. “That dance swept the country like wildfire. Not so different from these 1960’s I suppose. But I’ll have you know I was quite good at it!”
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Very good. Although trends and fashions change over time, the human sentiment for fun remain paramount through all our generations.
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Dear James,
And the beat goes on. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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There are many Grannies that busted some Charleston moves long after the faze passed. Fun story.
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I am not sure why my comment shows up as anonymous, but it was me (Amanda at forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com)
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Dear Amanda,
This Anonymous thing that WordPress has going on is frustrating, isn’t it? Thank you for identifying yourself. And thank you for your kind comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Perhaps it was ever thus, back into the Neolithic
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Dear Neil,
We do tend to look at the younger generation with some disapproval, don’t we? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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That’s the kind of social change I like to see sweeping the country like wildfire. Loved this today.
Tracey
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Dear Tracey,
I’m glad you enjoyed. ❤ Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🌋 👌 Kenny said Aloha to F
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A hearty Aloha back to Kenny and thanks for he photo, Ted.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This was fun, fun, fun – and I liked the video too
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Thank you, whoever you are. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Too cute! I felt the connection to my own experience as a teen in the Early 70s. My father was dead set that wearing any skirt that was above mid knee or a any dress with an empire waist was surely going to make me look like a wh*re!
PS: I think I figured out the “Anonymous” issue. When responding from my Fire tablet I have to Log In to Word Press every time. Perhaps it is the same for all hand healed devices???
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Dear Lynda,
Nice to see you here! The anonymous thing is a real pain that many are having issues with.
As for the skirt issue I remember taping my hems up after I left the house. 😉 As it was nothing was mini on me because, as my brother put it, I was a mini girl. Finally my mom relented and started shortening my hems.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Cute story! Each generation has its taboo things, and kids wouldn’t be kids if they didn’t rebel.
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Dear Lisa,
Each generation needs to find its own way, doesn’t it? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, indeed it does.
You’re very welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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They might be grandparents now, but they were kids once too! I think both generations would do well to remember that sometimes.
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Dear Jen,
Each generation has something to make the previous generation shake its head, doesn’t it? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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trends do disappear, then sneak back in wearing a new outfit.
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True story, Plaridel. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Nothing new under the sun!
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Dear Clare,
The packaging might be a little different, but nothing new. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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that was lovely
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Thank you, Nandini.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
You portray so very well how times change but remain the same. There will always be that new thing that is first looked on as risqué or suggestive until a “new” version of it arrives.
Shalom and lotsa rythmic love,
Dale
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My grandkids wouldn’t believe me if I told them what we got up to in the 60’s!
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Dear Keith,
Turbulent and wild times those 60’s. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I think the Charleston must have been great fun–and good exercise, too!
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Dear Linda,
I’m not sure I’ve ever been coordinated enough to do that dance. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂
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Oh how I would love to have done the Charleston! It makes line-dancing look like a remedial exercise for the elderly. Having said that, I do seem to remember a dance where we just used to jerk and shake our heads, can’t for the life of me remember what it was called. Thanks for the memories, Rochelle.
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Dear Sandra,
I remember the Jerk and the Pony and a few other moves that were whatever you felt like doing. Always happy to share memories. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I keep praying i dont forget how it was to be young! And if only i could have danced like that! Awesome.
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Dear Dahlia,
As far as I’m concerned, I’m 18 with 53 years experience. 😉 That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I am going to steal that with some minor edits😅
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Go ahead. It’s not original with me. 😉
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This is such fun. And when grandmas say, ‘back in my day…’ look long enough and you’ll find something that is almost exactly like that ‘outrageous thing of the grandkid. When I was in dance class we learned the Charlseton (70ies) and we all loved it, it’s such a fun dance.
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Dear Gabi,
Wild times those Roaring 20’s. I’m not sure I’ve ever been coordinated enough to do the Charleston. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Ah, the young ones up to no good … every generation … 😉
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Na’ama Y’karah,
L’dor v’dor. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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אכן, לדור ודור … XOXO
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❤
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Fabulous !
Love a wild granny story!
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Thank you, L:aurie.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Generational lag, I think it is the technology that makes the current generations different, as I am thinking we erased many of the psuedo-risque guidelines along the way.
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Dear Violet,
Somethings never change and some things are always changing. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Every previous generation finds the next generation’s fashion scandalous, we are funny that way.
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Dear Dawn,
No matter what, people are still peope. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Fabulous video to accompany your timeless story, Rochelle.
Everything old is new again! Wonderful!
🕊️
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